- Humidity
- Consistently high year-round (~78% average)
- Climate Type
- Temperate maritime (oceanic)
- Worst Months
- July to October (cold, wet, windy)
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: climatestotravel.com, weather-and-climate.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Snow is virtually non-existent in Auckland; winter lows rarely drop below 10°C (50°F) despite occasional frosts recorded historically.
- Rainfall is well-distributed year-round (~1200 mm/year); pack a raincoat regardless of season—a typical day veers between sun and showers.
- Summer (Dec–Feb) attracts peak crowds and higher prices; shoulder months (Mar–May, Sep–Nov) offer pleasant temperatures with far fewer visitors.
- Tropical cyclones or their remnants can affect Auckland January–March; review weather before visiting during this window.
- UV rays are exceptionally strong due to low ozone levels—use SPF 30+ sunscreen and limit outdoor exposure September–April, especially 10am–4pm.
- The southern hemisphere reverses seasons; Auckland's winter coincides with Northern Hemisphere summer.
Autumn
- Characteristics
- Mild, falling temperatures, increasing rainfall toward May
Months
- March
- April
- May
Temp Range
Low
- Unit
- °C
- Amount
- 11.8
High
- Unit
- °C
- Amount
- 16.4
Rainfall Range
- Amount Mm
- 50
- Amount Inches
- 1.97
Spring
- Characteristics
- Warming trend, variable rainfall, fewer crowds
Months
- September
- October
- November
Humidity
Consistently high year-round (~78% average)
UV Index
Strong September to April; highest in January–April and December
Off Season
- Characteristics
- Coldest period; most rainfall; 18–19 rainy days per month; rarely freezes
- Description
- Winter; coldest and wettest months
Months
- June
- July
- August
Temp Range
Low
- Unit
- °C
- Amount
- 10.4
High
- Unit
- °C
- Amount
- 13.8
Rainfall Range
- Amount Mm
- 70
- Amount Inches
- 2.8
Best Months
December to February (summer); March to May and September to November (shoulder seasons)
Peak Season
- Characteristics
- Warmest, most sunshine, lowest rainfall; high visitor numbers
- Description
- Summer; warmest and sunniest months
Months
- December
- January
- February
Temp Range
Low
- Unit
- °C
- Amount
- 17.5
High
- Unit
- °C
- Amount
- 22.6
Rainfall Range
- Amount Mm
- 34
- Amount Inches
- 1.34
Annual Stats
- Snowfall
- Extremely rare; documented only as trace amounts without accumulation
Average Temp
- Unit
- °C
- Amount
- 15.5
Annual Rainfall
- Amount Mm
- 1200
- Amount Inches
- 47
Climate Type
Temperate maritime (oceanic)
Worst Months
July to October (cold, wet, windy)
Extreme Weather
- Wind
- Windy year-round; wind speeds range 4–5 m/s throughout the year
- Tropical Cyclones
- Tropical cyclones or remnants occur mid-December to April, with higher frequency January–March
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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